Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Robotic Manufacturing Technological Interoperability in Construction – A Cyclic Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

The architectural engineering and construction (AEC) industry is undergoing a digital transformation that progressively improves its performance, productivity, and competitiveness. This digital shift is accelerated through building information modeling (BIM) which facilitates technological integrations. BIM has significantly contributed to digitizing design and management activities. However, it has not yet sufficiently demonstrated its interoperability with digital manufacturing processes, such as robotic manufacturing (RM). It is from this perspective that this work will review the current literature’s stance on the technological interoperability of BIM and RM tools through the systematic literature review (SLR) method. This literature review aims to identify research avenues to operationalize RM through BIM tools in construction. The study conducted in this research is progressive; it builds on the identified research gaps and investigates potential research avenues to be undertaken. The results revealed that computational design (CD) could serve as a bridge between BIM and RM. They also revealed that RM is operationalizable in off-site construction (OSC) through BIM and CD.

Proposing a Computational Modeling Framework for Generating Masonry Wall Units, Enhancing the Information Within a BIM

“…Anane et al (2023) recently investigated interoperability related to computational design driven by BIM to help bridge the gap between robotics and construction. They found that current tools are insu cient for complex projects and inadequate for data management, nding more work is required to improve the process (Anane et al, 2023). Notably, standards are being developed and maintained by BuildingSMART to support the IFC schema, which is one of the adopted formats for exporting information (Edirisinghe & London, 2015).…”

“…However, formats like IFC support simple models, resulting in missing information when the exchange occurs (Tibaut et al, 2016). Anane et al (2023) recently investigated interoperability related to computational design driven by BIM to help bridge the gap between robotics and construction. They found that current tools are insu cient for complex projects and inadequate for data management, nding more work is required to improve the process (Anane et al, 2023).…”

Proposing a Computational Modeling Framework for Generating Masonry Wall Units, Enhancing the Information Within a BIM

“…However, formats like IFC support simple models, resulting in missing information when the exchange occurs [25]. Anane et al [26] recently investigated interoperability related to computational design driven by BIM to help bridge the gap between robotics and construction. They found that current tools are insufficient for complex projects and inadequate for data management,finding more work is required to improve the process [26].…”

“…Anane et al [26] recently investigated interoperability related to computational design driven by BIM to help bridge the gap between robotics and construction. They found that current tools are insufficient for complex projects and inadequate for data management,finding more work is required to improve the process [26]. Notably, standards are being developed and maintained by BuildingSMART to support the IFC schema, which is one of the adopted formats for exporting information [27].…”

Roles of Robotics in Architectural and Engineering Construction Industries: Review and Future Trends

“…BIM is a digital representation of a building's physical and functional characteristics, offering a holistic view of a construction project from inception to completion. When combined with robotic construction techniques, BIM becomes a potent catalyst for innovation, enabling architects, engineers, and builders to optimize the construction process in unprecedented ways [9][10][11][12] .…”